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myocardial infarction
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myocardial cell death due to prolonged ischemia
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st-segmented elevated myocardial infarction
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myocardial infarction assocaited with total occlusion of an infarcted artery
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non st-segmented elevated myocardial infarction
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myocardial infarction associated with partial occlusion of an infarcted artery
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Risk factors for coronary artery disease
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advanced age, previous myocardial infarction, obesity, smoking, family history
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Symptoms of CAD
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chest pain, weakness, sweating, n/v
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CAD management
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antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants, anti-ischemic agents, reperfusion treatment
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what is the preferred antiplatelet agent?
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aspirin
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when should aspirin be taken?
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daily, immediately, 325 mg when having AMI
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What is used in patients who cannot tolerate aspirin?
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plavix
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Plavix should be used in all patients who undergo ___
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stenting
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adverse effects of plavix
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bleeding, rash, thrombocytopenia
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